This week’s shopping highlights include a new collection from local designer Maria Stanley, a fall fashion show at Serge + Jane boutique and more.
Local designer Maria Stanley has launched her fall collection.
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Maria Stanley launches fall collection: Local fashion designer Maria Stanley has just launched her fall collection. After studying fashion and working for a number of womenswear brands in Los Angeles for over a decade, Stanley launched her eponymous label in 2016, with an emphasis on designing enduring, earth-friendly collections meant to be well- lived in and loved forever. Now based out of her industrious home state of Minnesota, Stanley works closely with her partners in Delhi, India, and Lima, Peru, to offer thoughtfully crafted garments that embrace materials and methods steeped in each country’s artisan traditions. Now available @ mariastanley.com
WEDNESDAY, 9/6:
Houseplant Happy Hour with The Plant Penthouse: Update your fall houseplant lineup with help from Tangletown Gardens and The Plant Penthouse. Save 20% on houseplants plus enjoy cocktails and mocktails for sale (first one free with $75 plant purchase), plus tips and personal shopping assistance from The Plant Penthouse. The 20% off special continues Wednesdays from 3–6pm through September. Wednesday 4–6pm @ Tangletown Gardens, 5353 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @theplantpenthouse
THURSDAY, 9/7:
Northrup King Artist Garage Sale: If you’ve ever wanted to shop the personal collections of your favorite Northrup King Building artists, now’s your chance. Coinciding with the building’s monthly First Thursday late-night open studio event, this first-ever end-of-summer garage sale will feature artwork, ceramics, jewelry, raw materials, sewing supplies, vintage finds and other oddities at deep discounts. Local artist Ashley Mary is hosting seven guest vendors ins studio #284 including Nick Lundeen jewelry, Golden Boies permanent jewelry and more, plus vintage goodies, clothing, home decor, studio supplies and artwork. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
Serge + Jane Fall Fashion Show & Fundraiser: Come celebrate fall fashion with this annual in-store fashion show at Edina shop, Serge + Jane. It features styling from Grant Whittaker, a live DJ, sips and nibbles from France 44 Wines & Spirits, shopping and a rooftop after-party. General admission is free but registration is required. Limited front row and VIP tickets are also available. Thursday, 9/7 from 5:30–9pm, show at 6:30pm @ Serge + Jane, 4532 France Ave S, Edina. Tickets $50 @ eventbrite.com
Reuse Minnesota Fundraiser: Reuse Minnesota hosts a fundraiser to support its ongoing work to educate Minnesotans about reuse, advocate for reuse-supportive policies and promote its reuse businesses and organizations. Enjoy food, drinks, a silent auction and live music by Courtney Yasmineh. Proceeds from the event will support their ongoing initiatives. Cash bar. Thursday 6–8:30pm @ Pinoli, 1601 W Lake St, Minneapolis, $45 @ reusemn.org
THURSDAY, 9/7 & FRIDAY, 9/8:
MN4MN presents SNT Lounge: Created by the people behind MN4MN—Ini Iyamba and Marcus Genzlinger—SNT is a new pop-up event experience that seamlessly blends the worlds of cocktails, fashion, art and music. Both evenings feature Sylvan Essence by Shoshana Fink, an interactive installation exploring the visual, auditory, and olfactory language of the Hoh Rainforest, a temperate rainforest situated on the ancestral lands of the Hoh and Quileute Tribes. Also, on hand SNT goods—totes, candles and more. Cocktail and mocktail menus are co-curated by Glass House mixologists with MN4MN. Friday & Saturday from 8am–1am @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ sntexp.com
THURSDAY, 9/7–SUNDAY, 9/10:
Up Six Vintage 22nd Anniversary Sale: Paul vintage clothing shop, Up Six Vintage, is ringing in its 22nd anniversary with a big sale on its spring and summer stock to make way for fall arrivals. Save 30% on everything in store, plus shop the $10-and-under racks. Thursday–Saturday from noon–5pm & Sunday noon–4pm @ 189 Snelling Ave, St Paul, @upsixvintage
FRIDAY, 9/8:
Lake Street Mpls presents Art Drop & Shop: Join Visit Lake Street in Downtown Longfellow for an evening celebrating the Lake Street community through art, food trucks, drinks, live performances and fun. Participate in free art activities like painting, button making, sewing, and more, plus shop from the artists featured in the Lake Street Art Drops. Friday 4–8pm @ 3026 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Monthly Vendor Happy Hour at Olio Vintage: Vintage shop Olio Vintage has a fresh crop of local vendors new to the shop for the month of September. Help welcome these newcomers with bubbly, NA beverages, snacks and good vibes. Vendors include Appassionate Vintage 2.0 (femme vintage clothing), Edna Esther Clothing (clothing made from vintage fabrics), Cactus in a Can (cacti in vintage beer and pop cans), and Petek Trading Co. (ethically made goods), plus artists Suz Belbas and Sander Kolodziej. Friday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Blooming Babes Closet Swap: Myka’s Closet hosts a closet swap event featuring local style influencers, local fashion brands and vintage vendors along with music, drinks and games. Vendors include Myka’s Closet, Gianna Schiller, Showstopper Vintage, MX Apparel Design, 444 Denim and more, with sounds by DJ Stavnisi. Friday 5–8pm @ Moxy Minneapolis Uptown, 1121 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @myka._x
FRIDAY, 9/8–SUNDAY, 9/10:
James J. Hill Days: The annual James J. Hill Days fest returns to the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata. There’s something for everyone: fireworks, live music, carnival, food trucks, Craft Beer Festival, open-air street market, dachshund races, parade and more. The Friday Night Street Market includes unique vendors along Lake Street witgh live music, food trucks, drinks and carnival rides. It's followed by a street market on Saturday and Sunday. Friday 5–9pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am–7pm @ Lake St., Wayzata, www.jamesjhilldays.com
SATURDAY, 9/9:
Mill City Farmers Market: A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 50+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. Saturday 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
NE Farmers Market: The NE Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 14, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Mad Minds Vintage Pop-up & Closet Sale: Shop the Mad Minds Vintage racks, yard-sale style, for an end-of-season sale in the East Isles neighborhood. It also includes a closet clean-out along with jewelry, shoes, handbags, accessories and home decor. Saturday 9am–2pm @ 2885 James Ave S, Minneapolis, @madmindsvintage
Excelsior Flea Market: Back for its 22nd year, the weekly Excelsior Flea Market is a great excuse to take a day trip out to the charming Lake Minnetonka–bordering town’s historic downtown. Expect handcrafted soaps, jewelry, macramé decor, home goods and more from new and returning vendors, plus food and more. Saturdays 9am–3pm weekly through September @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
5th annual St Louis Park Art Fair: The fifth annual art fair created by local maker Alysha Boie includes 80+ local artist and maker booths, events and activities for the whole family. Highlights include AnnMade jewelry, Girl Naturalist skin care, Siena Soap Company and Courage and Clay. Saturday 10am–5pm @ St. Louis Park Recreation Outdoor Center, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, slpfota.org/artfair
Wild Grind Sip & Shop Makers Market: Wild Grind Coffee hosts its last outdoor Sip & Shop Makers Market of the season. It features 10 vendors including local fashion brand WAY the Label, Lily & Moon Apothecary and Madison Marti Designs. Saturday 11am–3pm @ Wild Grind Coffee, 6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, wildgrindcoffee.com
The Black Market: Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's monthly market. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. This month features food trucks, games, music, art, goods for sale and more from over than 60 local, Black-owned businesses. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
SATURDAY, 9/9 & SUNDAY, 9/10:
Tare Market Warehouse Sale Weekend: Shop the biggest sale of the year from zero-waste store, Tare Market. Get zero-waste goods at 5%, 25%, and 50% off! off. Quantities are limited so come early. Sale goods include baking, tea, spices, bath, household, kitchen and other foods. Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm daily @ Tare Market, 945 NE Broadway St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Southside Vintage September Event: South Minneapolis vintage home occasional store Southside Vintage is open this weekend for its monthly market. The store specializes in stylish and affordable vintage furniture and decor, clothing and accessories, artwork, textiles and an array of sundries with an emphasis on mid-century modern pieces. Saturday & Sunday noon–6pm daily @ Southside Vintage, 1832 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, @southsidevintage
September Bonus Sale at Flamingo's Divine Vintage: One of the funkiest, quirkiest vintage shops in town is hosting a bonus September sale this weekend. The occasional shop has vendors that bring a fun and unique selection of items each month. Sales are the second weekend of each month beginning Friday. Expect vintage, eclectic, arty and affordable home decor, collectibles, furniture, lamps, jewelry and more. Saturday & Sunday noon–6pm daily @ Flamingos Divine Vintage, 3404 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, www.flamingosdivinevintage.com
SUNDAY, 9/10:
Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is back with its outdoor market and a great group of vendors, including crowd favorites from last year and new startups we know you're going to love. Come for lunch, support your local growers and makers and enjoy live music. Find them in the parking lot of Settergrens of Linden Hills every Sunday, rain or shine. Sundays 10am–1pm @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
Northern Suburban Center Garage Sale: The Fridley nonprofit art center is hosting an end-of-summer garage sale and full day of arts-and-crafts activities. The sale features home goods and apparel, shelving and displays, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, prints and more. Activities includes BYO tie dyeing, chalk, bubbles and more. All proceeds support the art center. Sunday 10am–4pm @ North Suburban Center for the Arts, 110 77th Way NE, Fridley, northsuburbanarts.org
Before Summer Is Gone Craft Market: Presented by Carnet Shop and Enchilosito, this end-of-summer makers market includes music, food, art, crafts from a group of local artists and makers. Sunday noon–6pm. @ La Doña Cervecería Brewery, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, @carnet.shop
MONDAY, 9/11:
Luxe Streetwear: Soul Train: Local fashion designer Keiona Cook of Qe’bella Couture returns with her semi-annual fashion show benefiting her nonprofit, Lovely’s Sewing. This fall’s theme is “Soul Train,” so expect retro-futuristic, disco-fied looks from a group of six local fashion Labels. Designers include QeBella Couture, Zagaza by Arianne Zager, Renaissance Access, Flavor World, Corazon and Lesley Helen Couture, plus a segment featuring kids' designs from Lovely's Sewing. Monday 7–10pm @ Mosaic Venue, 817 S 5th Ave #300, Minneapolis, Tickets $30–$150 @ eventbrite.com
UPCOMING:
Sept 13: Plant & Clay Crawl: Local clay studio Dame Errant and plant shop Mother Co. are joining forces on a two-stop workshop that gives you a new plant and vessel to bring home. The crawl begins at Mother Co., where you'll pick out the perfect plant to bring to Dame Errant Clay, just a couple blocks away. There you'll learn the art of coil pots and create a one-of-a-kind pot that's perfect for your plant. Wednesday, 9/13 at 6pm, starts at Mother Co., 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis. $75, register at dameerrant.com
Sept 14: MAN DOWN Menswear Fashion Show: Produced by Fashion Week MN producer Gayle Smaller, Jr, this new fashion show concept celebrates menswear in the Twin Cities as a vehicle to bring awareness to male mental health. MAN DOWN will spotlight designer's menswear collections from Venci, Anyse Fashion , Black Beauty 6, Creek, Jordan Carpenter Fashion and msp6ft as well as male and masc presenting models. It will be preceded by a pop-up shop and resource fair. Thursday, 9/14 from 5–9pm, 6:15pm show @ The Luminare, 770 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com
Sept 16 & 17: The Vintage Village: Following a successful run last summer, Everyday Ejiji’s The Vintage Village heads back to the Nolan Mains outdoor plaza at 50th & France this weekend for a two-day vintage market featuring several local vendors each day. Saturday & Sunday from 11am–5pm daily @ Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St, Edina, free registration @ eventbrite.com
Sept 17: EVOLVE Fall 2023: Despite Fashion Week MN taking a hiatus from a fall season (with plans to return in April 2024), its finale event EVOLVE is returning for a fall showing. Produced by local boutique The Fitting Room owner Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca, the semi-annual event features all local designers and their capsule collections from ready-to-wear to couture. All collections as well as designers’ current collections will be immediately available for purchase after the show. Sunday, 9/17 from 1–6pm @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $65–$95 @ eventbrite.com
Sept 20: All Black Attire Party: Richard Moody of IAmMoody has been producing fashion shows in the Twin Cities for 30 years, always with an emphasis on luxury fashions and dynamic runway presentations. He’s back with his 6th annual All Black Attire party at MartinPatrick3. The runway show will highlight fall collections from the iconic North Loop luxury retailer. Attendees are asked to play up the theme by coming dressed in your favorite black attire. The free, unticketed show will take place in the alley alongside the store and will be a first-come, first-served event, so make sure you get there early. Wednesday 5–8pm @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N #106, Minneapolis, @martinpatrick3
Sept 22–29: Black Fashion Week MN: The semi-annual event returns with a fresh lineup of events to celebrate fall fashion and style from local, Black-owned businesses. Select tickets now available; stay tuned to their Eventbrite for tickets as they become available @ eventbrite.com
Sept 23: Avant Garden 2023: The party of the year is returning this September 23. This year’s artful benefit welcomes guests indoors for a night of dancing, dining, cocktails, and more high-style happenings amongst the artful backdrops within the iconic museum. Attendees will be able to bid on our premier art auction and dance the night away during the After Party with DJ sets from headliner Vagabon and local DJs Tricky Miki and Dub Minus. Most importantly: Ticket sales help sustain the Walker’s mission to make its galleries accessible to all. Saturday, 9/23, 5pm dinner, 8:30pm after party @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $150 @ wlkr.art/AG23
Sept 24: Ooh Lá L'Alliance: The Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul will host its 6th Annual Fall Fashion Fundraiser. It includes a runway show featuring fall looks from local brands and shops plus a silent auction and pop-up boutiques. Sunday, 9/24, 10am–12pm, location & ticket details TBA, afmsp.org
Oct 6: Fashionopolis: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s annual fall fashion show returns to the Four Seasons Minneapolis hotel. The event features a runway show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker, and also features food, cocktails, music, interactive experiences and a 360-degree photobooth. Friday, 10/6, 5:30–10pm @ Four Seasons Hotel, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $75+ @ mspmag.com
Oct 14: Fresh Traditions XVI: Timeless: Presented by CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts & Talent), this culturally inspired fashion event showcases the creativity, originality and quality of work by Hmong fashion designers. The show will be preceded by an Arts and Crafts Fashion Expo featuring handcrafted goods for sale by Hmong artisans. Saturday, Expo 2–8:30pm (free), show 7pm @ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, an IHG Hotel 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, Tickets $70+ @ eventbrite.com
Oct 26: Joynoelle Fall Runway Presentation: The veteran local fashion designer is back with her first fashion show since before the pandemic. Inspired by the beauty and sadness of our oceans, the new collection focuses on the textures and colors of coral reefs and the creatures that call them home and will be shown in a runway show. Thursday, 10/26 at 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com